Systemic Lupus Flashcards
1
Q
systemic lupus
A
autoimmune disease
2
Q
risk factors
A
africo-caribean
infection
exposure to sun
medications
3
Q
signs
A
ANA positive Renal issues Arthritis Sun exposure Haematological issues Neuro issues Oral ulcers Immunological tests Malar rash hair loss
4
Q
investigations
A
bloods - high ESR
urinalysis
ANA
5
Q
management
A
hydroxychloroquine
NSAIDs
manage complications
6
Q
drug-induced lupus
A
certain drugs causing lupus symptoms
7
Q
what drugs can causes this
A
- zines
- lines
- isoniazid
8
Q
investigations of drug induced lupus
A
bloods
urinalysis
anti-histone antibodies
9
Q
management of drug induced lupus
A
remove drugs
10
Q
why is urinalysis important
A
to check for any renal issues
11
Q
what is low during a flare up
A
complement levels (3+4)
12
Q
what are the specific and sensitive antibodies
A
ANA - more sensitive
anti-dsDNA - specific
13
Q
what is a common cardiac complication
A
pericarditis
